What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Greece?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Greece is to train and fly which costs €90 - €310 and takes 8h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Greece?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Greece is to train and fly which takes 7h 32m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Greece?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Greece. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Athens Karaiskaki Square via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Luton, Bucharest and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 48m.

How far is it from Reading to Greece?

The distance between Reading and Greece is 2540 km.

How do I travel from Reading to Greece without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Greece without a car is to bus which takes 41h 48m and costs €130 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Greece?

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Reading to Greece, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Greece bus from?

Reading to Greece bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where does the Reading to Greece bus arrive?

Reading to Greece bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Greece?

Greece is 2h ahead of Reading. It is currently 11:00 PM in Reading and 1:00 AM in Greece.

Where can I stay near Greece?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Greece.

Reading to Greece - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Greece by train, plane, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Athens International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LHR - ATH
7h 32m
€102–323
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane STN - SKG
8h 14m
€78–335
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Oborbus
4. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
5. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens Karaiskaki Squarebus
41h 48m
€131–217
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
30h 23m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane LGW - HER
7h 43m
€124–353
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Athens International Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LGW - ATH
8h 2m
€97–290
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane LGW - SKG
7h 49m
€110–303
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Athens International Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LTN - ATH
8h 12m
€91–307
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Brighton to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
45h 31m
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 10h
€214–292
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
31h 37m
€568–893

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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Distance: 2,539.9 km
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Greece?

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Athens Karaiskaki Square via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Luton, Bucharest, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 41h 48m.

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